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Hysterectomy is linked to early menopause

Hysterectomy is now a common form of surgery for women – in the United States, one third of all women of childbearing age will undergo a hysterectomy. Women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding or cancer of the endometrium or ovaries often need to have their uterus removed (hysterectomy).

Apart from causing a woman to become infertile, removing the uterus and/or ovaries may also lead to early menopause. Premature loss of ovarian function has been associated with long-term health risks including heart disease and osteoporosis. There appears to be increased risk of cardiovascular death if surgical or natural menopause occurs at an early age.

Cindy Farquhar conducted a study of premenopausal women to determine whether hysterectomy led to a premature loss of ovarian function (menopause). The results of this study clearly showed that premenopausal women who undergo hysterectomy are likely to experience menopause four years earlier than those who do not have a hysterectomy. In addition, women who have both ovaries removed during hysterectomy are likely to experience menopause four years earlier than women who have only one ovary removed. These are important findings for women considering hysterectomy.

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